Employment barometer – June 2019 2019-07-30

Employed workers

The average number of employed persons in the month of June 2019 amounted to 4,075,428, which is an increase compared to June 2018 (+56,606).

The number of employed persons was higher than a year ago (+1.4%); consequently the upward trend of the previous years continues.

Men and women

The growth in employment is higher for women then for men.

Age groups

The evolution of the employment rate is not only due to the workers of these age groups who find or lose a job but is likewise connected to the increase/decrease of the population belonging to those age groups.

The number of young workers (< 25 years) has risen by 0.4% compared to last year.

In the 25-39age category the average number of employed persons increased, compared to the month of June 2018 (+0.9%).

In the 40-49 age category a limited rise in the number of employed persons can be registered if it is compared to the employment rate of June 2018 (+0.3%).

The employment of workers of 50 to 64 years of age has increased by 2.9%, compared to June 2018.

Place of residence

On an annual basis the average number of workers has grown in the three regions of the country. The relative increase is the strongest in the Brussels Region (+2.9%) and is as large for Flemish (+1.4%) and Walloon workers (+1.3%).